Hands-On Israel: A Panel Discussion and Workshops with our Community Shlichim at Temple Rodef Shalom

Join us for a wonderful to opportunity to meet and learn with several of our senior shlichim (Israeli Cultural Emissaries) who are serving our community through a partnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the Jewish Agency for Israel. The Greater Washington area boasts the second large delegation of shlichim after New York City, with 12 shlichim serving congregations and Jewish organizations across the DMV.

Our shlichim come from all over Israel and represent the many different cultural and religious backgrounds of Israelis bringing diverse experiences and perspectives. Their role is to help our community members make a personal and cultural connection with an Israeli and with Israel.

This program will include a panel discussion followed by three hands-on Israel workshop options led by the shlichim. The workshops will showcase their unique talents, passions, skills, and backgrounds through different modalities (arts, music, food, stories, and more).

During the panel discussion, we will learn more about the role of being a shlicha and serving in a diaspora community, and what it means for to work in our unique Greater Washington community in this capacity. They will share the insights, joys, challenges of their work and ways to (re)connect with Israel even during difficult times.